Introduction

This may be the answer to limited counter space if you live in a small apartment or home. Follow our step-by-step instructions.

Whether you live in a small apartment or an old home with a tiny kitchen, cooking with limited kitchen counter space can be a challenge. Once you lay out a few essential countertop appliances (toaster, air fryer, coffeemaker, etc.), there’s next to nothing left for cutting vegetables and food prep.

Here’s the solution: An over-the-sink cutting board.

As the name implies, these boards span your sink and give you a work surface when you need it. They’re readily available in home furnishing stores. But because sinks and kitchen designs vary, no single model will work for everyone. So why not DIY one?

Here are some steps for making your own over-the-sink cutting board.